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Hemlock Recreation Area

usfs · MI

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About

This campground is located on the west end of Lake Mitchell near Cadillac. The lake is 1,600 acres and nearly surrounded by residences. The west end of the lake is marshy and good for wildlife viewing. The lake is not good for swimming at this end, due to milfoil and other plants.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

No dump, fuel, grocery, or recreation places found within ~25 mi.

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: HEMLOCK BOAT LAUNCH in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

  • MI
  • OPEN

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.